64673 ZIP Code — Princeton, MO

Mercer County, Missouri

ZIP code 64673 is located in Princeton, Missouri, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 236.81 square miles and serves a population of 2,440 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 64673

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $100,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,813. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 64673 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,440

population

236.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64673 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64673

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64673. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Princeton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64679 Spickard (10.8 mi) 64661 Mercer (11.8 mi) 64632 Cainsville (12.1 mi) 64667 Newtown (16.1 mi) 64655 Lucerne (16.5 mi) 64426 Blythedale (17.5 mi) 64641 Galt (18.4 mi) 64481 Ridgeway (18.9 mi) 64672 Powersville (19 mi) 50147 Lineville (19 mi) 64683 Trenton (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,440
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	236.81 sq mi
Water area	0.79 sq mi
Latitude	40.3685
Longitude	-93.5842
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	660

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	51.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	35.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	11.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,440

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$52,813

Median household income

$25,456

Per capita income

$100,100

Median home value

$473

Median monthly rent

81.2%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

1,092

Housing units

21.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

105

15–19

20–24

131

25–34

141

137

35–44

147

45–54

55–59

116

60–64

125

128

65–74

138

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	646	26.5%
18 and over	1,794	73.5%
65 and over	522	21.4%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Two or more races 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Other race 0.9%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,313	92%
Hispanic or Latino	73	2.9%
Two or more races	71	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	1%
Other race	23	0.9%
Black or African American	9	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	51.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	35.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	11.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$52,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 33.7%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,100
Median rent / month	$473
Owner occupied	81.2%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	34.6%
Single-family detached	80.4%
Large apartment buildings	6.3%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	22.7%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	15.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	29.7%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.1%
Electricity	22.9%
Propane / LP gas	21.5%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	4.9%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	387	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	63	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	137	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	227	27.9%
Households with children under 18	159	19.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	299	36.7%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	31.9%
Married	48.3%	39.2%
Separated	0.4%	1.3%
Widowed	5.3%	18.4%
Divorced	13.2%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 42.7%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	4.2%
Kindergarten	48	8.3%
Elementary school	335	58.0%
High school	112	19.4%
College / grad school	59	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Agriculture & mining 19.8%

Manufacturing 15.6%

Retail trade 10.0%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Construction 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Other services 2.5%

Public administration 1.9%

Information 1.6%

Professional & management 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.8%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	11.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	13.7%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 28.7%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.6%
Retirement income	36.0%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	141	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	20.6%
65 and over	42.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.4%
Public insurance	40.9%
No insurance	12.0%
Uninsured under 19	8.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,257	92.5%
Spanish	98	4.3%
Other Indo-European	69	3.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	29	1.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,367	97.0%
Born in same state	2,367	97.0%
Born in different state	1,539	63.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	73	3.0%
Not a US citizen	8	11.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	261	10.7%
Arab	244	10%
French	193	7.9%
Polish	38	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	12	0.5%
English	8	0.3%
Irish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	83.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64673

What city is ZIP code 64673 in?

ZIP code 64673 is primarily assigned to Princeton, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64673 in?

ZIP code 64673 falls within Mercer County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64673?

19% of residents in ZIP code 64673 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 64673 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 64673 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 64673 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 64673 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64673?

The median home value in ZIP code 64673 is $100,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 64673 in?

ZIP code 64673 observes the CST timezone.